Reclarify: meaning, definitions and examples

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reclarify

 

[ ˌriːˈklærɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

clarification process

To reclarify means to clarify something again. This may involve restating information to ensure understanding or correcting previous explanations to provide clearer context.

Synonyms

explain again, reaffirm, reinforce

Examples of usage

  • I need to reclarify my last statement to avoid confusion.
  • Let's reclarify the instructions to make sure everyone is on the same page.
  • After the meeting, I had to reclarify the goals with my team.
  • It's important to reclarify terms when there's a misunderstanding.

Translations

Translations of the word "reclarify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmar

🇮🇳 पुनः स्पष्ट करना

🇩🇪 neu klären

🇮🇩 menjelaskan kembali

🇺🇦 перекласти знову

🇵🇱 ponownie wyjaśnić

🇯🇵 再確認する

🇫🇷 reclarifier

🇪🇸 reclariar

🇹🇷 yeniden netleştirmek

🇰🇷 재확인하다

🇸🇦 إعادة توضيح

🇨🇿 znovu objasnit

🇸🇰 znovu objasniť

🇨🇳 重新澄清

🇸🇮 ponovno razjasniti

🇮🇸 endurtaka

🇰🇿 қайта анықтау

🇬🇪 მחדש განმარტება

🇦🇿 yenidən aydınlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 reclarificar

Etymology

The term 'reclarify' is a compound word formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'clarify', which comes from the Latin 'clarificare', meaning 'to make clear'. The prefix 're-' is used in various contexts in English to indicate repetition or a return to a previous state. The verb 'clarify' dates back to the early 15th century and has evolved over time to encompass various forms of making something more understandable or free from ambiguity. In modern usage, 'reclarify' has emerged as a way to express the need to make something once again clear, particularly in discussions or communication where initial explanations may have been inadequate or misinterpreted. As communication has grown more complex, the need for terms like 'reclarify' has become increasingly relevant in both personal and professional contexts.